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How to use Netflix on your Android phone or tablet

Learn how to set up and sign out of your Netflix account on your Android device. If you don't know if Netflix works on your device, see the “Set Up Netflix” section.

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Netflix is available on Android phones and tablets running Android 2.3 or later. The current version of the Netflix app requires Android version 5.0 or later.

Some older Android devices work with Netflix but aren't able to download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store. These devices may be able to get a version of Netflix directly from us. If you can't find the Netflix app in the Google Play Store on Android, follow these instructions.

Note:
If your device is rooted or uncertified, you may not be able to download the Netflix app, or it may not function properly. Your device is not being blocked by Netflix, but there may be an issue with the device’s configuration. Contact your device manufacturer to determine if the device is certified and compatible with Netflix.

Netflix streaming features on supported devices include:

Supported regions
Certified Android phones and tablets can run Netflix in all regions where the service is available.

Navigation

  • Search for titles by tapping the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the app.

  • You can scroll through rows of recommended genres on the home screen.

  • Browse all genres from the menu in the upper left corner.

  • To fast forward or rewind, tap anywhere on the screen, then slide your finger either forward or backward along the progress bar.

  • To exit, press the back button.

Resolution
Android phones and tablets will support streaming in 540p or higher. See our "Netflix in HD" tab for more information.

Subtitles & alternate audio
During playback, tap the Subtitles and Alternate Audio icon at the top of the screen to configure subtitles and alternate language audio.

Picture in Picture (Android 8.0 or later)
Some Android phones and tablets allow you to watch Netflix while using other apps. Not all Android devices and operating systems are compatible. For detailed instructions and support on using Picture in Picture, contact your device manufacturer.

Downloads
Download select titles to watch offline.

Because a wide variety of devices with different capabilities use the Android OS, certain Android devices are not compatible with the download feature. If you have downloaded the latest version of the Netflix app and are not able to download Netflix content, you will need to use a different device to use this feature.

Netflix is available on Android phones and tablets running Android 2.3 or later. The current version of the Netflix app requires Android version 5.0 or later.

To connect your Android phone or tablet to your Netflix account, make sure you are on the Home screen and follow the steps below.

Note:
These steps may vary slightly if your device was customized by you or the manufacturer. If you are unable to complete the steps below, visit your Android device manufacturer's website.

  1. Open the Play Store app.

  2. Search for Netflix.

  3. Select Netflix from the list of search results.

  4. Tap Install.

  5. The installation is complete when the notification bar at the top of the screen displays Successfully Installed Netflix.

  6. Exit the Play Store.

  7. Find and launch the Netflix app.

  8. Enter your Netflix email and password.

    • If you're not a member, follow the sign-up prompts or set up your membership online.

Your device is now connected to your Netflix account.

Note:
The app may request permission to use your device's microphone because the Netflix app allows you to call customer support directly.

To sign out of the Netflix account on your device, follow these steps.

  1. From within the Netflix app, select Profile or More or .

  2. Select Sign Out.

  3. Confirm that you want to sign out of your account.

Note:
If you use Google's SmartLock feature to save passwords to your Google account, you may need to remove your Netflix sign-in information from SmartLock. To learn more, visit Google support.

Netflix is available in HD on the Android tablets below.

Note:
Devices must run the latest firmware for HD playback to work properly.

Acer

  • Acer Predator 8

  • Acer Iconia Tab 10

Amazon

  • Fire HD 8" 2020 (KFONWI)

  • Fire HD 10" 2019 (KFMAWI)

  • Fire HD 8" 2018 (KFKAWI)

  • Fire HD 10" 2017 (KFSUWI)

  • Fire HD 8" 2017 (KFDOWI)

  • Fire HD 8" 2016 (KFGIWI)

  • Fire HD 10" 2015 (KFTBWI)

  • Fire HD 8" 2015 (KFMEWI)

  • Fire HD 7" 2014 (KFASWI)

  • Fire HD 6" 2014 (KFARWI)

  • Fire HDX 8.9" 2014 (KFSAWI)

Asus

  • Asus MeMO Pad 7

  • Asus ZenPad S8

  • Asus ZenPad 10

  • Asus ZenPad Z8 for Verizon

Honor

  • Honor WaterPlayer 8

Huawei

  • Huawei Honor Tablet 5

  • Huawei MediaPad M5

  • Huawei MediaPad M5 10

  • Huawei MediaPad M5 10 Lite

  • Huawei MediaPad T5 10

Lenovo

  • Lenovo M10 (3rd Gen)

  • Lenovo M10 Plus (3rd Gen)

  • Lenovo Tab P11

  • Lenovo Tab P11 5G

  • Lenovo Tab P11 Plus

  • Lenovo Tab P11 Pro

  • Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

  • Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

  • Lenovo Yoga Tab 11

  • Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

NVIDIA

  • NVIDIA Shield Portable

  • NVIDIA Shield Tablet

  • NVIDIA Shield Tablet K1

  • NVIDIA Tegra Note 7

Samsung

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A with S Pen

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab Active Pro

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A8

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S 8.4*

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5*

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2*

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy View

  • Samsung Galaxy View 2

Note:
*HD only available on Samsung Galaxy Tab and Tab S2 with Android M (version 6.0–6.0.1)

Netflix is available in HD on the Android phones below.

Note:
Devices must run the latest firmware for HD playback to work properly.

Asus

  • Asus ROG Phone II

  • Asus ROG Phone 3

  • Asus ROG Phone 5

  • Asus ZenFone 2

  • Asus ZenFone 3 Ultra

  • Asus ZenFone 6

  • Asus ZenFone 7

  • Asus ZenFone 8

  • Asus ZenFone 8 Flip

  • Asus ZenFone Zoom

Google

  • Google Nexus 6

  • Google Nexus 5X

  • Google Nexus 6P

  • Google Pixel and Pixel XL

  • Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL

  • Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

  • Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

  • Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

  • Google Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a with 5G

  • Google Pixel 5

  • Google Pixel 5a with 5G

  • Google Pixel 6

  • Google Pixel 6 Pro

Honor

  • Honor 10

  • Honor Play

HTC

  • HTC One A9

  • HTC Butterfly 3

Huawei

  • Huawei Mate 10 Pro

  • Huawei Mate 20

  • Huawei Nova 3

  • Huawei P Smart+

  • Huawei P20

  • Huawei P30

  • Huawei P30 Pro

LG

  • LG G3

  • LG G6

  • LG G7

  • LG G7 One

  • LG Q9 One

  • LG X5

  • LG V20

  • LG V30

  • LG V35

  • LG V40

Motorola

  • Motorola DROID Turbo 2*

  • Motorola Moto X 2014

Note:
*HD playback on DROID Turbo 2 is only on Android 6 (Marshmallow)

Nokia

  • Nokia 8.3 5G

  • Nokia G11

  • Nokia G21

  • Nokia G50

  • Nokia G300

  • Nokia X10

  • Nokia X100

  • Nokia X20

  • Nokia XR20

OnePlus

  • OnePlus 7

  • OnePlus 7 Pro

  • OnePlus 7T

  • OnePlus 7T Pro

  • OnePlus 8

  • OnePlus 8T

  • OnePlus 8 Pro

  • OnePlus 9 5G

  • OnePlus 9 5G Pro

  • OnePlus 9R

  • OnePlus Nord2

OPPO

  • OPPO A53s 5G

  • OPPO A73

  • OPPO A74

  • OPPO A93

  • OPPO A94

  • OPPO A94 5G

  • OPPO F17

  • OPPO F17 Pro

  • OPPO F19

  • OPPO F19 Pro

  • OPPO F19 Pro+

  • OPPO Find X2

  • OPPO Find X2 Pro

  • OPPO Find X3 Lite

  • OPPO Find X3 Neo

  • OPPO Find X3 Pro

  • OPPO Reno3

  • OPPO Reno3 Pro

  • OPPO Reno4

  • OPPO Reno4 5G

  • OPPO Reno4 F

  • OPPO Reno4 Lite

  • OPPO Reno4 Pro

  • OPPO Reno 4 Pro 5G

  • OPPO Reno5

  • OPPO Reno5 A

  • OPPO Reno5 F

  • OPPO Reno5 Lite

  • OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G

  • OPPO Reno5 Z

  • OPPO Reno6

  • OPPO Reno6 5G

  • OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G

  • OPPO Reno6 Z 5G

Razer

  • Razer Phone

  • Razer Phone 2

Samsung

  • Samsung Galaxy A03

  • Samsung Galaxy A9

  • Samsung Galaxy A10

  • Samsung Galaxy A10e

  • Samsung Galaxy A13 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A20

  • Samsung Galaxy A20e

  • Samsung Galaxy A21s

  • Samsung Galaxy A22

  • Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A30

  • Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • Samsung Galaxy A31

  • Samsung Galaxy A32

  • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A40

  • Samsung Galaxy A41

  • Samsung Galaxy A42 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A50

  • Samsung Galaxy A50s

  • Samsung Galaxy A51

  • Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A52

  • Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A60

  • Samsung Galaxy A70

  • Samsung Galaxy A70s

  • Samsung Galaxy A71

  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A72

  • Samsung Galaxy A80

  • Samsung Galaxy A82 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy F12

  • Samsung Galaxy F22

  • Samsung Galaxy F41

  • Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy F52 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy F62

  • Samsung Galaxy Feel

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy M10

  • Samsung Galaxy M10s

  • Samsung Galaxy M12

  • Samsung Galaxy M20

  • Samsung Galaxy M21

  • Samsung Galaxy M22

  • Samsung Galaxy M30

  • Samsung Galaxy M30s

  • Samsung Galaxy M31

  • Samsung Galaxy M31s

  • Samsung Galaxy M32

  • Samsung Galaxy M32 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy M40

  • Samsung Galaxy M52 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy M62

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 4*

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5*

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy S6*

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge*

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+*

  • Samsung Galaxy S7*

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge*

  • Samsung Galaxy S8

  • Samsung Galaxy S9

  • Samsung Galaxy S10

  • Samsung Galaxy S10+

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S10e

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • Samsung Galaxy S20

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

  • Samsung Galaxy S20+

  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Samsung Galaxy S22+

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy XCover 4s

  • Samsung Galaxy XCover 5

  • Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Note:
*Some models do not support HD streaming. Please contact Samsung for assistance.

Sharp

  • Sharp AQUOS R5G

Sony

  • Sony Xperia 1

  • Sony Xperia 1 II

  • Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Sony Xperia 5

  • Sony Xperia 5 II

  • Sony Xperia 10 III

  • Sony Xperia X

  • Sony Xperia X Compact

  • Sony Xperia X Performance

  • Sony Xperia XZ

  • Sony Xperia XZ Premium

  • Sony Xperia XZs

  • Sony Xperia XZ1

  • Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact

  • Sony Xperia XZ2

  • Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

  • Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

  • Sony Xperia XZ3

  • Sony Xperia Z5

TCL

  • TCL 10 5G

  • TCL 10 Plus

  • TCL 10 Pro

  • TCL 10L

  • TCL 20 5G

vivo

  • vivo X60

  • vivo X60 Pro

  • vivo X60 Pro+

Xiaomi

  • Xiaomi Mi 9T

  • Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

  • Xiaomi Mi 10

  • Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

  • Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

  • Xiaomi Redmi K20

  • Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro

In addition to the models listed above, you can stream Netflix in HD on devices powered by the following chipsets. Check with the manufacturer of your device to confirm hardware specifications:

Compatible chipsets

  • HiSilicon Kirin 710 (available on select models)

  • HiSilicon Kirin 980 (available on select models)

  • MediaTek MT6768

  • MediaTek MT6769

  • MediaTek MT6779

  • MediaTek MT6785

  • MediaTek MT6833

  • MediaTek MT6853

  • MediaTek MT6883

  • MediaTek MT6885

  • MediaTek MT6889

  • MediaTek MT6893

  • MediaTek MT8185

  • MediaTek MT8789

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 429

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 480

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 630

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 660

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 670

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 675

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 690

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 710

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 730G

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 750G

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 845

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 855

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870

  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 875

  • Samsung Exynos 980

  • Samsung Exynos 2100

  • Samsung Exynos 2200

  • Unisoc T606

  • Unisoc T610

  • Unisoc T612

  • Unisoc T616

  • Unisoc T618

If your model is listed but you're not getting HD, see Android phone or tablet doesn't play in HD for more information.

Streaming Netflix in HDR requires Netflix app version 5.0 for Android. To stream in HDR, you will need:

Netflix is available in Dolby Vision on the Android devices below.

Note:
Devices must run the latest firmware for Dolby Vision playback to work properly.

Lenovo

  • Lenovo Tab P11 5G

  • Lenovo Tab P11 Pro

  • Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

  • Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

LG

  • LG G6 

Sharp

  • Sharp AQUOS R5G

Netflix is available in HDR10 on the Android devices below.

Note:
Devices must run the latest firmware for HDR10 playback to work properly.

Asus

  • Asus ROG Phone II

  • Asus ROG Phone 3

  • Asus ROG Phone 5

  • Asus ZenFone 7

  • Asus ZenFone 8

  • Asus ZenFone 8 Flip

Google

  • Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL

  • Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL

  • Google Pixel 4a and Pixel 4a with 5G

  • Google Pixel 5

  • Google Pixel 5a with 5G

  • Google Pixel 6

  • Google Pixel 6 Pro

Honor

  • Honor 10

  • Honor Play

Huawei

  • Huawei Mate 10 Pro

  • Huawei Mate 20 

  • Huawei P20

  • Huawei P30

  • Huawei P30 Pro

Lenovo

  • Lenovo Tab P11 Pro

  • Lenovo Tab P12 Pro

  • Lenovo Yoga Tab 13

LG

  • LG G6

  • LG G7

  • LG G7 One

  • LG Q9 One 

  • LG X5 

  • LG V30

  • LG V35 

  • LG V40 

OnePlus

  • OnePlus 7

  • OnePlus 7 Pro

  • OnePlus 7T

  • OnePlus 7T Pro

  • OnePlus 8

  • OnePlus 8T

  • OnePlus 8 Pro

  • OnePlus 9 5G

  • OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

OPPO

  • OPPO Find X2

  • OPPO Find X2 Pro

  • OPPO Find X3 Neo

  • OPPO Find X3 Pro

  • OPPO Reno 4 Pro

  • OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G

Razer

  • Razer Phone

  • Razer Phone 2

Samsung

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold

  • Samsung Galaxy Fold 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy S9

  • Samsung Galaxy S9+

  • Samsung Galaxy S10

  • Samsung Galaxy S10+

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • Samsung Galaxy S10e

  • Samsung Galaxy S20

  • Samsung Galaxy S20+

  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Samsung Galaxy S22+

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S3

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S6

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3

Sharp

  • Sharp AQUOS R5G

Sony

  • Sony Xperia 1

  • Sony Xperia 1 II

  • Sony Xperia 1 III

  • Sony Xperia 5

  • Sony Xperia 5 II

  • Sony Xperia 10 III

  • Sony Xperia XZ Premium

  • Sony Xperia XZ1 

  • Sony Xperia XZ2

  • Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 

  • Sony Xperia XZ3

TCL

  • TCL 10 5G

  • TCL 10 Plus

  • TCL 10 Pro

  • TCL 10L

  • TCL 20 5G

vivo

  • vivo X60

  • vivo X60 Pro

  • vivo X60 Pro+

Xiaomi

  • Xiaomi Mi 9T

  • Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

  • Xiaomi Mi 10

  • Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro

  • Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite

  • Xiaomi Redmi K20

  • Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro

Having a problem? See how to troubleshoot streaming issues on Android.

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